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- Self-Harm - Why We Think It or Do It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2012 from Lee GerdesIt may surprise you to hear that even a person who ends their life is, in a strange way, seeking to preserve themselves. Not their physical existence, of course, but what they have left of their mental wellbeing. As an act of self-preservation in terms of their mental state, they end their life. ...
Views: 2015 - Setting Goals And Dreamlines - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2008 from Joe KahlerNow is the time to review how you did on your goals from last year...you did have goals, right?!! If not, NOW is the time to set your goals for 2008. Begin your goals list with MY LIFE IS GOING TO BE GREAT IN 2008!! Quick Tips For Setting Goals Before you start writing down your goals, here ...
Views: 1196 - Sexual Energy is an Unstoppable Force - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Tricia KellyKids experience sexual feelings at a very early age. Kids grow up believe that around the age of teenage-hood that boys turn into men and girls will turn into woman and now it’s all about sex. Most of their idols and movie stars are having sex on screen all the time, they’re ‘our foreplay ...
Views: 3597 - Should Parents Use GPS Tracking on their Kids? - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Finding the way to the closest Walmart. Sending your location to a friend. Looking up good Italian restaurants within a walking distance. While we often take these things for granted in the 21st century, these only became possible recently with the rapid development of GPS tracking and mobile ...
Views: 1572 - Should You End Marketing All through COVID-19? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2020 from kingof seoThe Influence of Coronavirus on Small Business As a human, I'm sure you've been suffering from COVID-19 (also known as story coronavirus) in a few way. Whether which means worrying all about elderly parents, changing journey ideas or stocking up on needs to home based for the foreseeable ...
Views: 1016 - Should You Let Your Child Meet Their Internet Friend in Person? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Mom/Dad, can I go meet my Internet friend in person? To be absolutely-100%-embarrassingly-so-honest, my gut reaction to this question would be “No!! What if it’s some creep! Or a scammer!! What if they kidnap you!! Or worse! Don’t you know how dangerous that is?!?!?!” But, of course, I ...
Views: 1325 - Should You Use a Babysitter Agency? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherIt is not always easy to find a good babysitter for your children. As more and more people need to use babysitters the good ones get harder to find. There are many ways to find a babysitter. One of those ways is to use a babysitter agency. Babysitter agencies do the hard work for you. They ...
Views: 1409 - Sikh Girl Names - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2020 from Tony ScottAre you searching to get a hot and famous Sikh baby-girl title for the princess? Locate a set of high one hundred most trending and popular Sikh baby-girl names directly here. Are you currently searching for exceptional, modern day and hottest titles for Sikh ladies? We've compiled high 100 ...
Views: 913 - Simple Parent Strategy For Parenting A Teenager - Would It Kill You To Say Yes? - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Susan PatersonI brought my beautiful blue-eyed 3 week old daughter to her baby shower 15 years ago and the guests were invited to give me their best parenting advice. I heard many things from "nap when your baby naps" to "wash all the clothes you're receiving as gifts right away so you'll know what size they ...
Views: 1396 - Simple Steps to Reach Your Teen’s Heart - by Do you love your kids, but hate how frustrated and helpless you sometimes feel living with teens? The simple steps below will take the struggle out of parenting and can help inspire teens to reach for their highest potential!
1. Make a Heart Connection.
Think positive thoughts about your teen ...
Views: 1193 - Sizzle in Schools - by One day I was called by Stuart, a manager within “Business in the Community? to go to a meeting at the local council offices. “We have a project you might be interested in?he said (which was code for “How much free time have you got?. As you can imagine, the thought of a late night meeting with ...
Views: 1116 - Slumber Party Games Ideas for Teenage Girls - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Ladan LashkariAs you know, slumber party games are a favorite fun activity for kids, teenagers, and even adults. Having a sleepover party with friends and playing various creative games in it is an all-time favorite activity for all ages, especially teenage girls. So when you are ...
Views: 3723 - So Your Teen Got Arrested: Should You Bail Them Out? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2017 from Anica OaksEven with excellent guidance and attentive parents, teens sometimes make mistakes that result in an arrest. If this happens to your teen, you'll likely feel both overwhelmed and frightened. As a parent, you may be wondering whether or not it is best to free your child as soon as possible or let ...
Views: 3588 - So Your Teen is Having a Baby - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsAccording to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) the number of teen pregnancies are falling to 40.4 births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 years. While those statistics are good news, they don't really mean much to a family ...
Views: 1652 - SOCIAL IMPACT OF BEING ONLINE - by A new report from the National Center for Education Statistics reports that 95% of US schools now have access to the Internet. School children are wired! Those kids born in the 90s are referred to as "the Clickerati" and growing up with a mouse in hand and a portal to an outside world never ...
Views: 1981 - Spiritual Deprivation Is It Affecting Our Youth? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Pamela ChapmanBefore you continue, if you think this article is about religion, asking Jesus into your heart, or finding salvation, it is not. Religion and Spirituality come from different perspectives. Religion, I believe, while concentrating on the Deity of God also concentrates on denominations, rules, ...
Views: 2700 - Spooky Season: How to Safely Enjoy Halloween - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2017 from Anica OaksHalloween is a very popular time of year. The promise of free candy, chilly air, colorful costumes, and uninhibited fun combine to make a night full of delight and enjoyment. Unfortunately, this night also holds a lot of potential for danger. It is important to not only enjoy Halloween, but to ...
Views: 1279 - Spotting the Signs: Is Your Child Being Cyberbullied? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.As cyberbullying has emerged with the development of technology, for many parents, it may feel a bit like uncharted territory. On many difficult topics, We often relate to our children by similar experiences during our childhood. However, due to its recent appearance, cyberbullying is likely not ...
Views: 1377 - Spying on your kids - should you do it? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Hey parents! Here’s a hypothetical for you: You come home from a long day at work and start making dinner. You’re excited to hear about your child’s day at school, how their history presentation went and what friends they sat with at lunch. The burgers are done and you bring everything out to ...
Views: 1233 - Staying Connected - 12 Tips To Successful Long Distance Parenting - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2016 from Nicola BeerStaying Connected To Children When Living Apart - 12 Tips for Successful Long Distance Parenting Of all the challenges, change and stress divorce brings, long distance parenting is one of the most painful and difficult to face. And yet, it is a very real experience for countless numbers of ...
Views: 2336 - Strength in Community - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Carolyn StoneI recently wrote about the complicated feelings that parents have when their child is diagnosed with a learning disability. While these feelings are all a normal part of coping with a special needs child in your family, they can interfere with your well being and your ability to advocate for ...
Views: 1506 - Students Making Difficult College Choices - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesMost students have come to expect an annual rise in tuition. The cost of a college education can increase from 3.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Increasing cost of energy and the struggle to compete with colleges that have large endowments is putting colleges out of reach for certain students. ...
Views: 1003 - Studying - BLAH!... Or... The 3% Investment! - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2012 from Joseph GandolfoBack to school for a month now, and the routine has settled in for most students. When the school year begins most every student heads to school with a genuine desire, and usually a sincere effort, to do better academically. After a few weeks, unfortunately, the realities of schoolwork and ...
Views: 1148 - Successful Parenting Skills - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cissy Pulikunnel“Don’t worry that your children never listen you; worry that they are always watching you”- Robert Fulghum It’s a significant question before every parent that whether they should need special skills and talents to grow their children in discipline and mold their good behavior patterns? With ...
Views: 1137 - Summer Routines for Your Quirky Child - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Carolyn StoneSummer is the time of ease, of rest and relaxation, of freedom from all those rigid schedules. Hurray! However, if you have a child with learning disabilities or ADHD or other atypical profile, you know that your child needs some structure in order to get along well and be happy. Not knowing ...
Views: 1194 - Summer Time (and the living is easy?) - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Carolyn StoneIn my hometown it is officially summer. I know, the season really starts later this week on June 21, but school got out here last Friday. Last night the neighborhood children were out shooting baskets and hooting it up in the evening, a sure sign that they had no homework to do. So, is ...
Views: 1234 - Super-Sizing Your Teen’s Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2009 from Aurelia WilliamsYour teenager may go through times where their self-esteem goes up and down; especially if they’re being teased by their peers. You may want to find ways of raising your teen’s self-esteem to a higher level to help them cope with their issues. Here are some ways you can do just that: Take the ...
Views: 986 - Support Your Child’s Goodness - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Bob LancerGood parenting supports the child’s goodness. This is an INSIDE job, because “goodness” is an intrinsic quality. We can define the child’s “goodness” as: * Her genuine manifestation of love * His radiance of pure innocence * The heart-touching expression of herchild’s ...
Views: 1246 - Taking a Closer Look at Teenage Depression - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraIt may be difficult to distinguish teenage depression symptoms from the erratic behavior that goes with the tumultuous period called adolescence. As teenagers generally present a complex and baffling picture, it may be hard to ascertain whether your teenager is behaving in a normally strange way ...
Views: 838 - Talk to Your Child About Kidnapping! - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from KidGuard Inc.Every parent worries about their child’s safety. You hear about it in the news, but it would never happen to you, right? It’s everybody’s worst nightmare: a loved one going missing, especially a child. While there are freak accidents that you might not always see coming, it’s important to be ...
Views: 1251 - Talking to Teachers: Seven Steps to a Productive Meeting - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Carolyn StoneWhen your child enters school a new institution enters your family. The school influences your family life, your child’s life, and his or her sense of well-being. Often this is a positive influence — new experiences, new friends, pride in learning. However, for most parents there comes a time ...
Views: 1110 - Teaching Children About the Dangers of Alcohol and Tobacco - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from Rachelle Wilber\ Alcohol abuse can occur at any age, and it can lead to a lifetime of dependency. Tobacco can also be an addictive substance that could cause a variety of health issues such as lung or throat cancer. It can also make it harder to breathe, and the smell can make it harder for others to want ...
Views: 978 - Teen Dating Advice - Teens Dating with Super Rating - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Marian PobeeYour teen just received or gave out a card on Valentine’s Day. The other person involved, is a school mate she fancies and would really love to go out with - a potential date. With all the dangers out there in the world today, you have dreaded the time when your teen will ask to go out with ...
Views: 1451 - Teen Depression: The Signs and Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. How serious is teenage depression? Based on the studies of NIMH or National Institute for Mental Health in 2000, for every 100,000 teens, there were 8 who committed suicide. Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide remains ...
Views: 806 - Teen Drivers - Distractions And Other Risk Factors - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Valerie NayObviously, there are some pretty big differences in the danger factors between teen drivers and adults -- not the least of which are inexperience, risk taking, immaturity and greater risk exposure. The good news is if we are paying attention, we can help kids stay more focused on safety as ...
Views: 1032 - Teen Obesity: A Rising Problem in the U.S. - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Alexa NuessleTeenage obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and teenagers are obese. While obesity is easy to recognize, it is one of the most difficult medical conditions to treat. The earlier teenagers work towards a healthy weight the ...
Views: 2184 - Teen Parenting: Career Planning For Your Children - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Preeti Narayan"How should I get established in my career?" "What should I do?" You can help your teen find answers to above important career questions. How? Help your teenage son or daughter in following the 3 simple Career Planning steps given below. These steps are based on more advanced career planning ...
Views: 897 - Teen Spirituality - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsQuestion: I have a question about how to introduce spirituality to teens. I was a single teenage mom and now I have a teen age boy 17 and girl 15. My son is very charismatic and very "what can I get out of the world", my daughter is very compassionate, old soul and "what can I give to the ...
Views: 1781 - Teen Success in Challenging Times - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Linda BertrandTeen Success in Challenging Times: Practical Tips on How You Can Help Your Teen By Bobbi DePorter These are challenging and disruptive times for all of us – wars, the environment, the economy – and our kids, particularly teens, are being affected as well. Everywhere they turn there is talk of ...
Views: 1034 - Teen/Parent Relationships - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Mark GregstonWhat your child wants more than anything else is a relationship. Here are ways to build that relationship. Don't let Conflict Get in the Way The kids we are closest later is life are usually the ones that we have fought with the most as kids. The ones that love us the most and we love them ...
Views: 5765 - Teenage Affluenza - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Tracy TresidderTeenage Affluenza Is this an epidemic fuelled by parents? Is life too easy? Life is so easy for too many children; they don't know what it means to work hard to acquire their desires. They ask for and are given just about everything they want far too easily. We are in a generation of excess. ...
Views: 5561 - Teenager Troubles: Handling Acne Throughout Adolescence - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Tasha BainAs our young children expand up to become teens, they undergo a change that manifests itself both physically as well as emotionally. These teenagers start to develop their personal qualities and also begin to establish the kind of person they are visiting be when they attain the adult years. But ...
Views: 1888 - Teenagers And Button Pushing: What Is It That Makes You See Red? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Tracy TresidderSome of my coaching this month has prompted me to explore the button pushing phenomenon with my clients. During this newsletter we will answer the following questions: What is the label on that button on my chest? What is my automatic reaction to it being pushed? What is the result of that ...
Views: 3568 - Teens and Addiction: Turning the Tide - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Vivienne EdwardsI currently see millions of dollars being spent on rehab, counseling, drug courts, and other resources to try and stem the tide of drug addiction among teenagers. Unfortunately, these are all 'after-the-fact' repair mechanisms and do not deal with the root cause. In my opinion we do not give ...
Views: 1601 - Teens Gone Wild: Is Someone You Know at Risk? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Marty BrennerWild teen behavior is nothing new but in recent years the stakes have increased as young people have undertaken more risky behaviors. Whether it’s peer pressure, curiosity or other factors, young people are putting themselves at risk for addiction, overdose, suicide, health problems and legal ...
Views: 2539 - Teens Taking Sides, A Painful Consequence of Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2011 from Linda BertrandI received the following question which poses many challenges related to divorce and parenting. While there is never a one-size-fits all answer to relationship questions, I’m sharing my response with you as a perspective worth considering. This may be useful to initiate conversations with your ...
Views: 1104 - Teens...when do they end? - by That was what I asked my Dad...I had just turned 13. And the same question springs to my mind, as I am on the threshold of 20s. Where is that dividing line, that lakshman rekha that separates teenage and beyond...As we go from 19 to 20, we are suddenly expected to become responsible, sincere, ...
Views: 944 - Teens: How To Help Them Get Over Depression - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Preeti NarayanLike adults, teens also feel depressed at times. This may be caused due to number of reasons like a fight with friend, failing to win in competition or sports, low score in test, exam stress, or any other problem at school or college. In such cases, what can you do to help your teenage son or ...
Views: 1182 - Teens: How to Help Them Get Over failure - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Preeti NarayanWe all do our best to teach our teens how to win. But teaching children how to handle failure and setback is equally important. Whether it's failing in test, or losing in dance competition or sports, failure can be painful for children. During such situations, what can you do to help your ...
Views: 1137 - Teen’s First Job - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldTeen’s First Job A teen’s first job is a right of passage. It provides the teen the ability to earn money independently and teaches them new meanings for responsibility. The first job also enlightens the teen to the responsibilities of the parents and for many, makes them appreciative not only ...
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